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What Are the Risk Factors for Infection in Hemiarthroplasties and Total Hip Arthroplasties?

José Cordero‐Ampuero, M. de Dios

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 2010 · 178 citations · 35 references

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Abstract

Our data suggest there are specific risk factors for infection in hemiarthroplasties. The major risk factors for late infection in hip arthroplasty must be recognized so they can be minimized or controlled if not possible to employ prophylactic measures.

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